How a legend was born Bikes Sell // Trade Magazine How Lennard Zinn Built His First Bike Frame Have you ever made a gift for the person you love? I'm pretty proud of my handcrafted birthday cards, but they hardly compare to welding up a bike frame for someone! Lennard Zinn is the author of Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance — the world’s best-selling guide to bicycle maintenance and repair — and a tech expert who's been giving sage advice to riders for years. He also builds custom frames designed to fit riders of any size. When he was still in college, he decided to build an extra-small frame for his future wife. The craziest part is that he taught himself how to do it by reading an instruction manual! This frame now hangs in the TPC museum and represents the beginning of Zinn's journey from a humble college racer to an industry legend. He tells us the story of how it came into being. Read More Explore Our Magazine Bikes Tech Features Have Questions? Our Ride Guides are here to help via phone, chat, or email. Please see our customer service team’s standard business hours. No longer want to receive these emails? Manage Preferences or UnsubscribeTPC 1900 Taylor Ave. Louisville, CO 80027